State GovernmentCalif. Chamber Of Commerce Releases Annual Job Killer Bills ListApril 21, 2017 | Ben AdlerThere are 23 proposed measures on the list that CalChamber says will have a negative impact on California's job climate and economic recovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUniversity Of California Alleges $12M Health Fraud SchemeApril 21, 2017The University of California says nearly $12 million has been stolen in a health care fraud scheme that targeted students through their health plans.
Health CareWalgreens Pays $10 Million To Settle California ClaimApril 21, 2017Federal prosecutors say Walgreens has paid nearly $10 million to settle claims that it sought reimbursement from California's Medi-Cal program without proper documentation.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBureau Chief Ben Adler Recaps His Week At Capitol HillApril 21, 2017Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps his week in Washington D.C. where he observed California's Congressional delegation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Senate Bill Requires Online Cancellation Of Web SubscriptionsApril 20, 2017 | Ben BradfordA bill passed by the California State Senate would require more notification before a company initially charges customers for its services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareJudge Threatens Fines For Delayed Calif. Inmate Mental Heath CareApril 19, 2017(AP) - A federal judge says she will fine California $1,000 a day if state officials don't start providing swifter care for mentally ill inmates.
State GovernmentLeague Of California Cities Sizing Up Possibilities For Affordable Housing LegislationApril 19, 2017 | Daniel PotterGov. Jerry Brown and the League of California Cities are lauding each other’s efforts in passing a $52 billion transportation bill earlier this month. But, they may have different priorities for what’s next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGroups Urge Swift Repairs At Oroville DamApril 19, 2017(AP) - Conservation groups are urging extensive and swift repairs at the nation's tallest dam, where an eroding spillway triggered an evacuation order for nearly 200,000 people in February.
State GovernmentCalifornia Auditor: Disabled Parking Permits Need ScrutinyApril 19, 2017The California auditor says the state gives disabled parking permits to people who don't provide enough medical information to prove they need one.
State GovernmentUC Settles Sexual Harassment Suit For $1.7 MillionApril 19, 2017The University of California regents have agreed to a $1.7 million settlement that will be paid out over the next decade to an employee who accused UC Berkeley's former law school dean of sexual harassment.
